{"id":5974,"date":"2018-06-13T14:16:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T13:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/?post_type=agora_article&#038;p=5974"},"modified":"2023-12-24T14:24:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T13:24:59","slug":"we-are-all-colleagues","status":"publish","type":"agora_article","link":"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/en\/agora_article\/we-are-all-colleagues\/","title":{"rendered":"We are all colleagues!"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container prevcolumn hide_on_tablets hide_on_mobiles has_bg_color stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_7de2aec7\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_left style_default color_primary align_right no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1em;\"><i class=\"far fa-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><span class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Previous<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container hide_on_tablets hide_on_mobiles\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 class=\"w-post-elm post_title us_custom_9bb7a90a entry-title color_link_inherit\">We are all colleagues!<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container hide_on_default hide_on_laptops\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle align_center\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:1rem\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_left style_default color_primary align_right no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1em;\"><i class=\"far fa-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><span class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Previous<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_right style_default color_primary align_left no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><span class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Next<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1em;\"><i class=\"far fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><h1 class=\"w-post-elm post_title us_custom_9bb7a90a entry-title color_link_inherit\">We are all colleagues!<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container nextcolumn hide_on_tablets hide_on_mobiles has_bg_color stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_7de2aec7\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_right style_default color_primary align_left no_text\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><span class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Next<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1em;\"><i class=\"far fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle align_center\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:0rem\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_taxonomy us_custom_acdd79d8 has_text_color style_simple color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"term-132 term-agora-80\">Agora #80<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field us_custom_a518f2fa redlinebefore has_text_color type_text page_numbers color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><p class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field us_custom_58b1af09 type_text short_description color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">We are colleagues and we are faced with the same issues. Why should we be afraid to defend our rights?<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container cornerrighttop\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image cornerleftbottom has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:37.1429%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container cornerlefttop\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_middle type_boxes stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_432d3f53 column2auto\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Whether between agents or officials of the Commission, the Council, the EEAS, the Economic and Social Committee or agencies, in far too many instances, relations have declined between our services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>We are colleagues and we are faced with the same issues\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Such as access to day care, the European school, education allowances, parental leave, not to mention various restrictions regarding medical expenses.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>We have noticed a significant deterioration in our working conditions\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Whether in relation to career development, promotion, reclassification, mobility or remote working. Far too often, these topics are only discussed for a few minutes each year, while decisions are made without any justification by a leader.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Inequality is increasing, the comparison of merits is granted less importance and the statutory rules are biased. Why are AST staff the ones who have to bear the full brunt of the 5% reduction in staff, decided in agreement with the Commission?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Like me, you are or will most likely be faced with demotivating bureaucratic issues and a minimal fix approach in the area of medical expenses, paid leave, accident cover and serious illness.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Why should we be afraid to defend our rights?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Other issues may arise depending on your grade, your DG and your place of employment (delegation or agency), with respect to annual leave, living conditions, mobility, rotation, etc.<\/p>\n<p>You may, for instance, be faced with &#8216;political&#8217; restructuring, developments in your career, retraining, a change in grade, personal leave, external activities or access to unemployment for certain agents.<\/p>\n<p>You may also face a lack of solidarity, a lack of recognition of your work or excessive and unjustified demands.<\/p>\n<p>I can assure you that, for several decades, Union Syndicale F\u00e9d\u00e9rale(USF)\u00a0has been effectively dealing with all of these issues and questions and ensures the follow-up of all of its members&#8217; cases in every institution and place of employment.<\/p>\n<p>Union Syndicale F\u00e9d\u00e9rale supports all categories of staff and offers solutions adapted to each situation. Each year, we answer some 3,000 questions and provide support to over 1,500 employees through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a range of internal training programmes,<\/li>\n<li>defence during administrative enquiries,<\/li>\n<li>intervention and claims under article 90 with respect to the administration,<\/li>\n<li>the follow-up of cases\/promotion\/reimbursement of medical fees, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Union Syndicale F\u00e9d\u00e9rale guarantees respect for the Staff Regulations and does not hesitate to call on specialised lawyers to help all employees. For example, in 2017, we recorded more than 250 consultations with our specialist lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>Union Syndicale F\u00e9d\u00e9rale\u00a0does not hesitate to defend your rights before the Court of Justice either and has an extremely good track record.<\/p>\n<p>Only Union Syndicale F\u00e9d\u00e9rale\u00a0is capable of offering you such a quality service and of answering all of your questions at any point in your career.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Building solidarity\u00a0<\/strong><strong>has been ourobjective\u00a0<\/strong><strong>for over 40 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Whether you are starting out or at the end of your career, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: Union Syndicale will answer your questions quickly and, above all, will provide you with the support you need.<\/p>\n<p>Union Syndicale F\u00e9d\u00e9rale is committed, along with all of its local branches, to defending each of its members.<br \/>\n<strong>That&#8217;s what we call collective defence!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large with_line width_50 thick_2 style_solid color_border align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_3880b28b cornerbottomright has_ratio align_left\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"g-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/wp-content\/plugins\/us-core\/assets\/images\/placeholder.svg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container cornerleftbottom\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_77db9625\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4><strong>Pietro Rossi<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_fc36dcad\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h6>About The Author<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_432d3f53\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Member of the Executive Committee of USB<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"agora_edition":[132],"class_list":["post-5974","agora_article","type-agora_article","status-publish","hentry","agora_edition-agora-80"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>We are all colleagues !<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We are colleagues and we are faced with the same issues. 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